Courtesy of Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis

Following last weekend’s winter storm, the National Weather Service has extended an Extreme Cold Warning for our area through Tuesday, January 27, at 9 a.m. Here in Preston Hollow, and throughout the City of Dallas, closure notifications and important city service updates are ongoing. Read on for key details and links.

Winter Preparedness

Via City of Dallas and District 13 Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis, we have gathered winter preparedness tips, resources, and links for homes, pets, driving, and more. In addition, the DallasAlert system provides public safety notifications to residents and businesses during emergencies via text message, voice call, and email notifications. Click here to sign up for DallasAlert.

School Closings

DISD has announced that its schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, due to winter weather. Check back regularly via the District’s website for decisions regarding further closure dates. In addition, Compass School of Texas, Greenhill School, and Lamplighter School have announced closures on Monday, January 26. For schools not listed here, visit individual websites for information.

Library and Park Closings

Dallas public libraries, including the Preston Royal Branch Library and Park Forest Branch Library, will be evaluating weather conditions on an ongoing basis to determine daily openings and closures. Check back online regularly for updates. Visit the University Park Public Library website for updates on University Park city closures.All Dallas parks and recreation centers will also be monitoring weather and road conditions to determine operational status. Check back online for information.

Courtesy of Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis

City Services Updates

The City of Dallas has announced that all garbage, recycling, and bulk collections are suspended Monday, January 26. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, January 27, with a delayed start. Additional links and information on citywide winter weather preparations and closures, including Emergency Management & Crisis Response (EMCR), transportation services, Dallas Water Utilities, Atmos, and Oncor, are available online. 

Dates and closures are subject to change; check back with the City of Dallas regularly for updates.